Tuesday, 13th January 2009
Portal
by Kirk Jordan
Folks who read fantasy or science fiction may join me in seeing a "portal" to another world. This is a straight, but slightly over-exposed shot, twenty seconds at night with a drippy fog. Illumination is furnished by way of a streetlamp.
Equipment: Nikon D-300, 16-85 zoom
Kirk Jordan
Kirk Jordan is a photographer for the State of Arkansas.
As is, my day job involves a lot of grip and grins of persons in suits, so I relish the after-hours photo hobby when I frame Arkansas' flora and fauna. I particularly like to take pictures of natural things in less conventional ways. I try to press beyond pure naturalism, to suggest the blending of the material and spiritual worlds.
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Portal by Kirk Jordan was photo of the day on Tuesday, 13th January 2009. It is tagged Night, Shadows, Silhouettes, Trees. You can leave a comment below.
33 Comments
Cj
what an interesting picture…the light between the trees looks very much like a portal…how mystical…very intense picture
Rastello
pretty cool..
James and Kelly Stone
What an excellent image with description to go with it. I don’t read fantasy or science fiction, but do see a “portal” to another world. Nice moody shot. Congratulations on your POTD!
Katherine Lee Strassburg
Perfect name for an imaginative potd. Is this a close encounter with extra-terrestrials or is this the eternal light into which we all must pass? I especially like the dark central tree, elongated by its own shadow.
Anurag
Had it not been for the description one would take it to be the sunrise!
Su
Excellent desciption, it seems to me ET could be behind that tree!
paul Dass
My goodness . . . is it some place in Heaven? What an excellent shot I love the colour and the rays of light and its shadow. Fantastic work.
Pauline Jones
I like the colors; I thought this was a sunset, then I learned that you actually went to a lot of trouble to take this picture; well done.
Alex
Very creative. It certainly attracts attention.
Definitely an alien encounter feeling!
Good job.
Mimsha
I agree with some comments. I first thought it was a sunrise or a sunset. I love the colours and the way you made the central tree important. Congratulations !
Malta Photography
great shot indeed. Very artistic and creative shot. The color is great and the over exposure is good and balanced.
Sue Gagnon
Either way, this is a beautiful shot. Whether one looks at it from an ‘alien portal’ perspective, or simply the sunrise perspective, it’s engaging and well taken. One is able to see it either way, the mark of a great photograph!
jackiemedford
very beautiful, and definately spirtual, that there is another world.
Ellie
Creative and imaginative! A most captivating and alluring image. Impressive.
Renee
Very nice Kirk! But i bet it was nicer for you to be there and see it, Lucky you!!
Stee
Wonderful
Congrats
Dennis
Well done! I like the composition and title. The streetlight gives an unexpected warmth to the picture.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Some trees, fog & a streetlight to come up with one fantastic shot!
Your creativity & photography is commendable.
hassan
wow!!! it’s wonderful.
Amazing shot.;D
Laurie
Beautiful and mysterious.
The light draws your vision into the depths of the scene, wondering where it will take you.
Derek Dobbie
What a gresat night image. Just goes to show what can be acheived by a long exposure.
Jacob Maentz
Great idea and well executed. Great result!
Mandy Kilpatrick
What a beautiful scene! Such a beautiful feeling with this excellent photo – makes me wish I could have been there in person also! Congratulations!!
Rosita
Wonderful light!!!
Ken LaRive
Well done.
What is in your mind is as beautiful as your creations…
Britelite
I’m behind on my viewing but can’t resist commenting on this beautiful shot! Why am I not surprised!! I agree with Ken; your mind IS as beautiful as your creations! me
mike
I love the Sun there.
paul whitton
seriouly nice balance, well done!
su
Great shot very imaginative.
renee
Still a great shot!
Rajib Singha
Fabulous capture!
roseann damico
I would love to be here..
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we would love to be here..